Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships
Established in honour of the late Frank Knox to encourage scholarly exchange between the United States and the British Commonwealth, this scholarship supports graduate coursework students to undertake graduate study at Harvard University.
Applications open
23 Oct 2023
Applications closed
9 Feb 2024
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
Total value
100% fee remission and
up to $60,000
Applicable study areas
All study areas
Number of scholarships awarded
Up to 3
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- have applied directly to the relevant graduate school at Harvard University for your chosen degree program
- have Australian citizenship at the time of application and normally reside in Australia
- have graduated with a Bachelor or higher degree at an Australian university by the 2023-2024 academic year
- have completed the Bachelor or higher degree no earlier than 2019
Eligibility criteria is listed on the Frank Knox website.
Selection criteria
The Knox Fellowship Program is administered by the Committee on General Scholarships at Harvard University. Applicants should apply directly to the Committee via the Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship website.
Knox Fellowships are not awarded for undergraduate study or postdoctoral research, nor do they support medical research, post-doctoral research, or any other research appointment.
Candidates who enrol in part-time degree programs, online programs, or Executive Education programs are not eligible for Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships.
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Application process
The below documents must be submitted via the Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship application portal by 9th February:
- Certified copies of all academic transcripts
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal essay (maximum 1000 words); provide an account of your academic pursuits, intellectual interests, extra-curricular activities, and the reasons for your desire to study at Harvard University; the essay should also explain your plan of study at Harvard and your future career plans.
- Two confidential letters of recommendation
Only complete applications submitted before the closing date will be considered.
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When will I know the outcome?
Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship will directly notify applicants of their outcomes by no later than June 2024.
What are the benefits?
- A stipend of at least US$30,000 for a ten-month academic year, or up to a maximum of two years for multiple-year programs; and
- Tuition fees covered; and
- Health insurance fees covered
The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.